interlocks

verb

present tense third-person singular of interlock
as in connects
to fit (two or more things) together securely She interlocked her fingers with his.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlocks
  1. connects
  2. links
  3. hooks
  4. joins
  5. combines
  6. integrates
  7. dovetails
  8. fuses
Verb
  • The note change is a marker, but the organ, in which air is electronically blown through the pipes day and night for all to hear, has become an endearing sound that connects you to your being.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The goal is to understand where your organization connects with customers on the things that matter most to them, and to look at your own brand honestly.
    — Sena Kwawu, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of connects
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  • In the Mexican drama series Inside the Circle, four lifelong friends accidentally uncover a video that links a powerful government official to the unsolved death of an actress.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Substantial evidence links psychological stress to inflammation, barrier impairment and skin aging, which is why breakouts, sensitivity and dullness flare during hard weeks.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of links
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  • Right before guests arrive, attach fishing line to the wire cage and hang the fall flower arrangement using cup hooks indoors or on nearby branches outside.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Blatt hooks in a forehand for another match point opportunity, but Campbell wins an amazing rally for 22-22.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of hooks
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  • The new threat assessment joins a chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Abbott, who begins work immediately, joins the museum as its sixth director since 2008.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of joins
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  • Its Trocadéro location combines two workout studios with contrast therapy and a specialty coffee shop.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Featuring custom artwork and a beautiful vegan leather carrying case, this premium set combines sophisticated style with everything needed for hours of play.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of combines
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  • The transaction further integrates S10 into Avex Music Group.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Method builds on the social aspect and integrates it into the daily routine.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrates
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  • The freight push dovetails with Gulf governments’ longer-running ambition to link the peninsula’s cities by passenger rail, a plan the war has made more urgent.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That demand dovetails with a larger push at Christie’s to use auctions to attract collectors who might not initially think of themselves as traditional art buyers.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dovetails
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  • The design fuses Italian and Japanese accents, from the venetian glass pool (which sits beneath a gold ceiling hand-painted by local artisans) to a terrace planted with lemon and yuzu trees.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Across 13 tracks, Emjay (whose stage name is an acronym for her real name, María José) fuses genres like pop, rock, trap and hyperpop, turning the mix into an act of uninhibited freedom.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fuses
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“Interlocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocks. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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